Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

<a href="http://www.shaas.no/">Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As</a> was given the rather difficult and paradoxical task of creating two "beautiful" new hydraulic power stations, but from the looks of these photos, we think they succeeded. Called Bjørnstokk and ØvreForsland, the new structures actually enhance the dramatic Norwegian landscape. The former plant blends seamlessly into two massive boulders left behind during <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_age">the last ice age</a>, while the latter is designed to sync with a nearby spruce forest. Each medium-sized plant will provide enough energy for 1,600 residents each year.

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

This Ovreforsland power plant is located adjacent to a Spruce forest

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

The Bjornstokk power plant is designed to mimic a giant boulder

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

The cladding on this power plant looks just like the towering spruce trees

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

Cracks in the chunky cladding reveal glazing that permits plenty of natural lighting

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

Both power stations are designed to blend into their environment

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

The public is invited to visit in order to better understand how hydraulic power generation works

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Power Stations Bjornstokk and OvreForsland by Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As

Stein Hamre Arkitektkontor As was given the rather difficult and paradoxical task of creating two "beautiful" new hydraulic power stations, but from the looks of these photos, we think they succeeded. Called Bjørnstokk and ØvreForsland, the new structures actually enhance the dramatic Norwegian landscape. The former plant blends seamlessly into two massive boulders left behind during the last ice age, while the latter is designed to sync with a nearby spruce forest. Each medium-sized plant will provide enough energy for 1,600 residents each year.